Handgun permit fee increase stalls
Lawmakers voted to indefinitely postpone a bill Jan. 9 that would increase the cost of handgun permits.
Read MoreLawmakers voted to indefinitely postpone a bill Jan. 9 that would increase the cost of handgun permits.
Read MoreSenators convened Jan. 3 to introduce new bills.
Among the 119 bills introduced were:
LB675, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Bob Krist, which would change provisions relating to correctional overcrowding emergencies;
Read MoreElection law, state agency structure and oversight and an attempt at statewide regulation of firearms were among the issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreBudget concerns related to the provision of public benefits, reduction of licensure requirements and regulation of prescription drugs were the top health and human services issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreDebate continued on a bill that would allow certain cities to use tax increment financing (TIF) to support the construction of workforce housing. Lawmakers advanced the bill from the first round of debate May 15.
Read MoreA bill that would make numerous changes to Nebraska’s liquor laws was amended and advanced from general file May 10.
Read MoreVisitors to the Capitol watching Sen. Carol Blood address a full legislative chamber would never guess that public speaking used to make her uncomfortable.
Read MoreLawmakers debated a bill May 4 that would require some online retailers to collect state sales taxes on Nebraska transactions.
Read MoreAn omnibus health care licensure bill was given final approval April 24.
Read MoreLawmakers discussed a bill April 6 that would protect employees who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) from discrimination from employers.
Read MoreA bill that would revamp the Nebraska Tourism Commission received second-round approval April 4.
Read MoreAn omnibus health care licensure bill was amended and advanced from select file April 3.
Read MoreA bill that would revamp the Nebraska Tourism Commission received first-round approval March 28.
Read MoreA bill that would provide temporary credentialing for military spouses was amended March 23 to become an omnibus health care licensure bill.
Read MoreThe resolution of civil sanctions will be required of candidates for public office under a bill passed by lawmakers March 23.
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